Kadant Inc.
KAINYSEIndustrials● Active
$297.87
+$4.59(+1.57%)
Market Cap$3.5B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$369.97
52W Low$244.87
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
KAI · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 5, 2026EPS Actual
$2.84
Est. $2.11 · +34.6%
Revenue
$0.28B
Est. $0.27B · +2.4%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 5, 2026
After Market Close
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KAI reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Industrial - Machinery company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
$0.36
Rev. $5.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.$0.36
Rev. Est.$5.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $2.94 | — | — | — | $0.30B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 5, 2026 | $2.11 | $2.84 | +34.6% | $0.28B | $0.27B | +2.4% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $2.19 | $2.27 | +3.6% | $0.29B | $0.27B | +4.3% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $2.18 | $2.59 | +18.8% | $0.27B | $0.27B | -1.0% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $1.94 | $2.31 | +19.1% | $0.26B | $0.27B | -5.8% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | $1.97 | $2.10 | +6.6% | $0.24B | $0.24B | -0.1% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | $2.08 | $2.25 | +8.2% | $0.26B | $0.26B | +0.2% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | $2.43 | $2.84 | +16.9% | $0.27B | $0.26B | +4.8% |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 4, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$2.94
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 5, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$2.84
EPS Est.
$2.11
EPS Surpr.
+34.6%
Revenue
$0.28B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 18, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$2.27
EPS Est.
$2.19
EPS Surpr.
+3.6%
Revenue
$0.29B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 28, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$2.59
EPS Est.
$2.18
EPS Surpr.
+18.8%
Revenue
$0.27B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 29, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$2.31
EPS Est.
$1.94
EPS Surpr.
+19.1%
Revenue
$0.26B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 29, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$2.10
EPS Est.
$1.97
EPS Surpr.
+6.6%
Revenue
$0.24B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 12, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$2.25
EPS Est.
$2.08
EPS Surpr.
+8.2%
Revenue
$0.26B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 29, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$2.84
EPS Est.
$2.43
EPS Surpr.
+16.9%
Revenue
$0.27B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2028 | $3.52 | $3.62 | $3.68 | 2 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $3.75 | $3.85 | $3.92 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $3.19 | $3.28 | $3.34 | 1 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $3.17 | $3.26 | $3.32 | 1 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $3.08 | $3.17 | $3.23 | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $3.34 | $3.55 | $3.70 | 3 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.3B | $0.3B | $0.3B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.3B | $0.3B | $0.3B | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.3B | $0.3B | $0.3B | 1 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $0.3B | $0.3B | $0.3B | 1 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $0.3B | $0.3B | $0.3B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $0.3B | $0.3B | $0.3B | 3 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 5, 2026 | +34.6% | $286.33 | $288.86 | +0.88% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | +3.6% | $333.51 | $320.47 | -3.91% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | +18.8% | $303.71 | $298.55 | -1.70% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | +19.1% | $344.02 | $344.41 | +0.11% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | +6.6% | $313.67 | $315.57 | +0.61% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | +8.2% | $364.35 | $356.84 | -2.06% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | +16.9% | $322.15 | $320.55 | -0.50% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | +15.6% | $353.52 | $356.64 | +0.88% |
Q2 FY2026+0.88%
Report Date
May 5, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+34.6%
Price Before
$286.33
Price After
$288.86
Q1 FY2026-3.91%
Report Date
Feb 18, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.6%
Price Before
$333.51
Price After
$320.47
Q4 FY2025-1.70%
Report Date
Oct 28, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+18.8%
Price Before
$303.71
Price After
$298.55
Q3 FY2025+0.11%
Report Date
Jul 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+19.1%
Price Before
$344.02
Price After
$344.41
Q2 FY2025+0.61%
Report Date
Apr 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+6.6%
Price Before
$313.67
Price After
$315.57
Q1 FY2025-2.06%
Report Date
Feb 12, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+8.2%
Price Before
$364.35
Price After
$356.84
Q4 FY2024-0.50%
Report Date
Oct 29, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+16.9%
Price Before
$322.15
Price After
$320.55
Q3 FY2024+0.88%
Report Date
Jul 30, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+15.6%
Price Before
$353.52
Price After
$356.64
Avg Beat Reaction-0.71%
Beat Rate8 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-3.91% (Q1 FY2026)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: KAI ends December
Kadant Inc. (KAI) most recently reported earnings on May 5, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $2.84 — beating the analyst consensus of $2.11 by +34.6%. KAI has beaten EPS estimates for 11 consecutive quarters. The next KAI earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track KAI earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. KAI revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
KAI's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
KAI earnings · 5 questionsKadant Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. KAI typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; KAI historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Kadant Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Kadant Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026